np435 to poly swap

Engine, transmission, rear-end, driveline, fuel system etc..
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np435 to poly swap

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I have found a short wheelbase 1 ton chassis with a 225/4sp that looks to be about 1974. the body and the 225 are toast.

The running gear in my 63 D300 is pretty tired... broken leafs, rusted frame crossmembers, cracked wheels, wheel cyls all toast, etc, etc, etc,...
I was thinking about taking the body off my 63 and putting it on the later model running gear, using my 313 and the newer 4spd.

the 63 poly/4spd is original.

would the later 4speed bolt up to the earlier bell housing on my poly? what about shaft length, and pilot bushing diameter?

I could find out when I take it all apart, but its always nice to know ahead of time.

a 5 speed would be a better solution, but theres the moolah factor involved. :lol:


tks,
rjm

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